Admissions Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit
MaineHealth, Sanford, ME, United States
Description
Maine Medical Center – Nursing – Registered Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience. Req #: 71124.
Shift Details
Full Time/Evenings (Monday-Friday 1600-0030). NO WEEKENDS/NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS.
Sign On Bonus
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1‑2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Unit Overview
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40‑bed, locked unit that provides a 24‑hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18‑95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction‑related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care.
Responsibilities
Admit patients to the Behavioral Health Unit by maintaining admitting criteria.
Screen all referral calls to the unit, obtaining referral information.
Screen assessment data; consult with the charge nurse and attending physician/advanced practice practitioner for the day.
Complete admissions process.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS Certification required or must complete within 30 days of start date.
Experience: Five years of psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Benefits
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.
Contact
If you have questions about this role, please contact amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org
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Maine Medical Center – Nursing – Registered Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience. Req #: 71124.
Shift Details
Full Time/Evenings (Monday-Friday 1600-0030). NO WEEKENDS/NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS.
Sign On Bonus
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1‑2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Unit Overview
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40‑bed, locked unit that provides a 24‑hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18‑95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction‑related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care.
Responsibilities
Admit patients to the Behavioral Health Unit by maintaining admitting criteria.
Screen all referral calls to the unit, obtaining referral information.
Screen assessment data; consult with the charge nurse and attending physician/advanced practice practitioner for the day.
Complete admissions process.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS Certification required or must complete within 30 days of start date.
Experience: Five years of psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Benefits
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.
Contact
If you have questions about this role, please contact amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org
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